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Yes. We have all seen Fluffy or Socks twitching their paws, swishing their tails or chattering in their sleep. We now know that cats (and dogs too) experience Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep just like people do. This is the stage in the sleep cycle where dreaming takes place. The only thing we don’t know is exactly what pets are dreaming about. It’s fun for pet owners to see if they can actually follow the sequence of their pet’s dream. Whether the cat is stalking her prey in the wilds of the back yard, or scrapping with the neighbor cat, chances are, you can see it being played out in their wiggling, twitching and meowing.

At Virbac, we asked ourselves how we could help pets enjoy uninterrupted slumber. It’s what led us to GLYCOTECHNOLOGY that keeps bacteria and yeast from adhering to the pet’s skin and causing irritation. When they feel all comfy and itch-free, cats can dream without a break in the action.

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